Shortly after the Robb Elementary School massacre in Texas, Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) used his position as Senate Majority Leader to block a school safety bill, Fox News reports. The bill, called...
The War in Ukraine, What You Need to Know
Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Since the initial invasion, fighting has spread throughout Ukraine, including the capital city Kyiv. In recent weeks Russia has primarily focused its...
Tarrant County Elections Forum Addresses Concerns
The Tarrant County Commissioners Court held a public forum last week to educate residents on the county's voting process. According to The Texan, County Judge Glen Whitley said that many citizens...
By Amy Jones | May 4, 2022
FDA Declines to Approve Cancer Drugs Primarily Tested in China
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rejectedย two proposed cancer therapy medications on Monday. The FDA sent two denial letters to biotechnology companies, Hutchmed Inc. and Coherus...
Dallas May Require Certain Banks to Invest in Underserved Communities
Dallas authorities are considering a proposal that would require certain banks in the city to make a demonstrable effort to increase loans and investments in "underserved communities," as reported...
Russia Increasing Spending to Counteract Sanctions
Russia is using an economic relief package worth tens of billions of dollars to soften the effect of Western sanctions on the people and businesses in the country. The Wall Street Journal reports...
Russia Storms Mariupol Steel Mill Plant with Civilians Inside
The Azovstal steel mill, which served as the last stronghold for Ukrainian forces in Mariupol, is under siege by Russian troops. Russian forces have had Mariupol surrounded since March 1 and gave...
Rocket Lab Catches Booster Falling from Space
On Tuesday, Rocket Lab, a California-based company seeking a way to make their rockets reusable, successfully caught the booster piece of their rocket, called a stage, in mid-air as it fell back to...
Texas Wesleyan Announces New $16.5 Million Stadium
Texas Wesleyan University plans to bring its football program home by constructing a $16.5 million football and track stadium on the western edge of campus. According to the Fort Worth...
Texas Border Security Efforts Get Boost Due to Federal COVID-19 Funds
Texas border security efforts, including Operation Lone Star, received a significant boost on April 29 with the transfer of $495.3 million in funding. Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor...
By Mary Dada | May 4, 2022
Russia Planning to Annex Parts of Ukraine ‘Sometime in Mid-May’
On Monday, U.S. Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Michael Carpenter warned of "highly credible" intelligence reports that Russia is preparing to annex two...
Netflix Continues Layoffs and Cancels More Shows
On May 1, Netflix announced it is dropping a planned animated series produced by Meghan Markle. The move is part of an effort to cut costs as the streaming giant struggles with a loss of subscribers...
By Amy Jones | May 4, 2022
Texas to Completely Ban Abortions if Roe v. Wade Overturned
A news report from Monday night indicated that the U.S. Supreme Court appears set to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision. Due to "trigger laws" passed by the Texas Legislature last year, abortion...
Man Dies After Police Utilize ‘Less-Lethal’ Tactics
A man died earlier this week following the use of "less-lethal" tactics by police to halt his alleged armed advances. On Sunday, May 1, 2022, at around 7:30 a.m. in Azle, Texas, police responded to...
Cruz Challenges Biden’s Plan to Target ‘Ghost Guns’
Texas Senator Ted Cruz has joined other Republican lawmakers in Washington D.C. in issuing a resolution opposing the Biden administration's latest plan to regulate firearms. In April, the...
Taiwan Can Learn Stategic Lessons from War in Ukraine
The small island-nation of Taiwan is keeping a close eye on the war in Ukraine, as it may one day soon find itself in a similar situation. Like Ukraine, Taiwan faces a military foe much larger and...
By Pete Griffin | May 4, 2022
Desperation Ensues as Shanghai Lockdowns Continue
Shanghai, China's primary economic powerhouse, has been under a strict lockdown since late March. Many residents areย reporting a lack of space, supplies, food, and care due to theย intensive...
DFW Resident Receives Texas’ First ‘Smart Knee’
An Arlington resident has become the first person in Texas to receive a "smart knee" in lieu of total knee replacement surgery. Lisa Herrick of Arlington said it feels good to be the first Texan to...
Another U.S. Food Processing Facility Catches Fire
An industrial fire threatened theย Perdue Farms facilityย in Virginia Saturday evening. Around 8:41 p.m. on April 30, firefighters responded to 501 Barnes Road in Chesapeake, Virginia, after a plant...
Service Held for National Guardsman Who Drowned on Duty
Family and friends of the Texas National Guard member whose body was recovered near the U.S.-Mexico border paid their respects to him at a service on April 30. As previously reported by The Dallas...
By Mary Dada | May 3, 2022
Experts Concerned About COVID Vaccine’s Effects on Pregnant Women
Medical experts are challenging the advice of those who say the COVID-19 vaccine is safe for pregnant women. Dr. James Thorp, a well-known obstetrician and gynecologist board-certified in...